We have a great library of roman books, audiobooks, ebooks, and movies. Legio vi ferrata legio vi ferrata roman empire 125. Legio sexta ferrata sixth ironclad legion, was a roman legion formed in 65 bc, citation needed and in existence up to at least 3rd century. Legio sexta victrix sixth victorious legion was a roman legion founded by octavian in 41 bc. Legio sexta victrix victorious sixth legion was a legion of the imperial roman army founded in 41 bc by the general octavian who, as augustus, later became romes first emperor. Based in the jezreel valley somewhere near tel megiddo, the legio vi ferrata, or the sixth ironclad legion, was well situated to control imperial roads, with direct access to the galilee and inland valleys of northern palestineimportant centers of the local, occasionally uproarious, jewish population.
Infatti il nome vi appare in alcuni denarii legionari coniati da marco antonio, per pagare le truppe. Before 119, vi ferrata was moved to arabia, from where it invaded judaea during the revolt of simon ben kosiba 26. Tenth mounted legion, a roman legion, was levied by julius caesar in 61 bc when he was the governor of hispania ulterior. The winter quarters of legio ii parthica, bruxelles, 1993. Legio xii fvlminata, italian reenactment group legio xii fulminata cohors i, french reenactment group church history of eusebius, book v, chap v, online copy of an english translation of church history by eusebius of caesarea, where eusebius describes the legions miracle of rain event. Both legio vi s ferrata and victrix fought at the battle of actium, after this event the legio vi ferrata was dispatched back to judea and the next time we hear of the legio vi victrix was in spain. This legion is famous in the history of the imperial roman army and was considered to be a twin of the much revered legio vi ferrata. Our roman legion legio vi ferrata ironclad welcomes new recruits and can fit. This legion was created by the emperor diocletian 284305. Tzori, an inscription of the legio vi ferrata from the northern jordan valley, in. Legio vi ferrata wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Feb 01, 2017 dedicated to italian nationalism as well as the genetic, cultural, religious, and linguistic preservation of the european people as a whole.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The cognomen of the legion refers to hercules, to whom diocletians colleague, maximian also known as herculius, the man like hercules, was devoted. Legio vi ferrata image the ancient age mod for age of. Mark antonys heroes, a forget the legion in question. Our mission is to portray the daily lives of roman soldiers and civilians in syria and the levant through living history displays. Legio vi ferrata was severely mauled by octavians forces. By 759 auc 6 ad legio x had made syria its home base, along with the legio iii gallica, legio vi ferrata, and legio xii fulminata.
Legio vi ferrata history leg vi history imperial romans. Cleopatras kidnappers 2006 is a riveting rendering of the legio vi ferrata. How caesars sixth legion gave egypt to rome and rome to caesar. Legio vi ferrata fidelis constans, 104 hunters wood dr. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cleopatras kidnappers. Apr 09, 2019 legio vi victrix the victorious sixth legion was founded by the general octavian who later went on to become emperor augustus around 41 bc. Legio vi ferrata fidelis constans, summerville, sc. How caesars sixth legion gave egypt to rome and rome to caesar kindle edition by stephen dandocollins.
Vexilla tio leg vi ferr detachment of legion vi ferrata, hecht museum, haifa, israel legio sexta ferrata sixth ironclad legion, was a roman legion formed in 65 bc, citation needed and in existence up to at least 3rd century. May 17, 2016 with this third text about roman legions, dandocollins dc has again produced a very good military history. The legion went on to serve in roman gaul, spain, anatolia, north africa, and the levant. Pdf historical evidence and archaeological surveys conducted over several decades in the. Life in ancient rome, adkins and adkins ive found the adkins book, but it doesnt give any references for the statement do you know of an original source for the presence of ferrata in the east especially the judean garrison. Around 40 bc, caesars nephew and heir octavian founded a legio vi of his own, perhaps using a core of veterans from his uncles original. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. In 30 bc it became part of the emperor augustus s standing army. At this point, the history of legio vi victrix was moving into its final stage and any remnants of legio vi that were unable to escape wouldve been either killed or incorporated into the new postroman britain. Top 10 ancient roman legions ancient history outstanding lists. It probably originated from the republican general pompeys 6th legion in spain.
Legio xii fulminata project gutenberg selfpublishing. Legio xx valeria victrixa site dedicated to the history of the original legio xx. We are a display club, but you can perform in choreographed fighting if you wish. Legio vi ferrata ironclad one of the original 28 augustan legions foundation. Legio x fretensis in jerusalem and legio vi ferrata in the north at a place called caparcotna. It also served against the sextus pompeius, who occupied sicily and made threats to discontinue sending. Caesars sixth legion online book file describing the history of the 6th legion.
The tenth was the first legion levied personally by caesar and was consistently his most trusted. Following the battle, another colony of veterans seems to have been created at byllis in illyricum, probably together with soldiers from other legions, and the remainder of vi ferrata was moved to syriajudea where it was to remain, while legio vi victrix was sent to spain. It is certain that the 6th ferrata was still in existence during the reign of the roman emperor philip the arab 244249 because he minted coins bearing the name of legio vi ferrata. After this war, the sixth stayed in caparcotna in galilee, which was soon surnamed legio modern lejjun. Legio vi ferrata vexillum by aquelion romische legion, romisch. The sixth ironclad legion was a legion of the imperial roman army. Founded by octavian in 41 bc, possibly from retired veterans of caesars legions. With this third text about roman legions, dandocollins dc has again produced a very good military history. Its name means ironclad, which is probably a reference to the suits of armor. Music composed by pier lando baldinelli 2018 saturnia records subscribe saturnia records channel.
It was the twin legion of vi ferrata and perhaps held veterans of that legion, and some soldiers kept to the traditions of the caesarian legion. At this point, the history of legio vi victrix was moving into its final stage and any remnants. Roman legionary camp uncovered in israel archaeology. Legio vi victrix one of the original 28 augustan legions foundation. Ferrata was not the only name that legion vi was called, it was also known as fidelas constans, meaning loyal and steady. Legio vi ferrata ironclad one of the original 28 augustan legions. Legio sexta ferrata sixth ironclad legion was a legion of the imperial roman army.
A legio vi fought in the roman republican civil wars of the 40s and 30s bc. Oct 29, 2019 legio sexta victrix was a legion of the imperial roman army founded in 41 bc by the general octavian. May 17, 2018 genealogy profile for gaius julius severus, tribune of legio vi ferrata gaius julius severus, tribune of legio vi ferrata c. This book covers the complete history of the roman army from 753 bc to ad 476, including its successes and failures against romes enemies such as gauls, carthaginians, goths.
We are based out of charleston but have members all over the country and serving abroad as members of the us military. More info on legio vi victrix legio vii claudia pia fidelis loyal and faithful to claudius. Twenty centuries ago, the original legio vi victrix distinguished itself as a fighting and civilizing force, bringing the enemies of rome to heel and teaching them the benefits of civilization. Legio x equestris project gutenberg selfpublishing. Army veteran, follows romes legio xvii from its creation to final battle and puts you in the minds of praetor manius tullus and his centurions as they plan and fight their way across northern italy and austria.
Our roman legion legio vi ferrata ironclad welcomes new recruits and can fit you in loan gear for a tryout to see how you like it. Although it is unclear when this title was given but several sources indicate that it. Nearby in egypt two additional legions were stationed. New members are mentored by the club captain who will show you the ropes to make sure you have a great time. Legio vi ferrata was severely mauled at the battle of actium in 31 bc by the forces loyal to caesars nephew and heir, octavian. Ferrata is the reference culture for the roman campaign mode.
Dc begins his story with the 48 bc battle of farsala greece where an outnumber caesar defeats pompey in his bid to take over the roman empire. Aug 01, 2015 legio vi ferrata fidelis constans, summerville, sc. Top 10 ancient roman legions ancient history outstanding. During the reign of the roman emperor hadrian 1178 a. According to the archaeologists, the camp of legio vi ferrata was 984 feet 300 m wide and 1,640 feet 500 m long, and housed about 5,000. Sent to garrison the province of judaea, it remained there for the next two centuries. Legio vi ferrata legio vi imperial romans new zealand. Legio vi herculia was a roman legion levied by diocletian in the end of the 3rd century, and was still in service at the beginning of the 5th century. Apr 26, 2014 historical fiction, written by a 28 year u.
The name equestris was applied after caesar mounted legionaries from the tenth on horses as a ruse in a parley with the. We have chosen the legio 6th ferrata ironclad that has the motto fidelas. As far as we can tell, this legio vi eventually became legio vi ferrata ironsides and was taken over by mark antony after caesars murder. His cleopatras kidnappers 2006 is a riveting rendering of the legio vi ferrata. We have chosen the legio 6th ferrata ironclad that has the motto fidelas constans loyal and steadfast. A short history of legio vi victrix with grateful thanks to rosemary waugh, queen margarets school. Head of a youth found at the camp of the sixth legion legio vi ferrata at tel shalem next to the bronze statue of hadrian, israel museum, jerusalem 15467084720. Legio x fretensis in jerusalem and legio vi ferrata in the north at a place called caparcotna or kaperkotnei in latin and greek sources, respectively. An illustration from ospreys book roman legionary 10958 bc. Legio vi herculia livius articles on ancient history. Todays legio vi victrix recreates a garrison camp near the roman city of eburacum modern york in the province of britannia. Information about legio vi victrix as governor of illyricum and the gallic provinces in 58. The definitive history of every roman legion, london.
Legio vi victrix legio vi victrix roman empire 125. Over 2000 years ago, the original legio vi was created in cisapline gaul and placed under the command of gaius julius caesar. Legio sexta ferrata sixth ironclad legion, was a roman legion formed in 65 bc, and in existence up to at least 3rd century. Aug 29, 2019 legio vi herculia was a roman legion levied by diocletian in the end of the 3rd century, and was still in service at the beginning of the 5th century. They are very rare, and show a shewolf suckling the twins under the standard. The legion saw its first action in perusia in 41 bc. Legio sexta ferrata ou legio vi ferrata sexta legiao encouracada foi uma legiao do exercito imperial romano. Legio vi ferrata legio sexta ferrata is one of the roman legions. Legio vi fought in the roman republican civil wars of the 40s and 30s bc. The history of legio vi ferrata fidelis constans raised in cisalpine gaul in 52 bc by gaius julius caesar, the sixth legion served with him during his tenure as governor and fought at the siege of alesia, before being stationed at cabillonum chalonssursaone in 51 bc and then surpressing a revolt of the carnutes at cenabum orleans in 50 bc. See more of legio vi ferrata fidelis constans on facebook. Legio i germanica, the 1st germanic legion, was a legion of the imperial roman army, possibly founded in 48 bc by julius caesar to fight for him in the civil war against pompey. Our members portray the basic infantrymen, cavalrymen, auxiliaries, and officers of legio vi ferrata, and we also do civilian and gladiatorial impressions as well.
The roman vith legion ferrata at legio ellajjun, israel. Pdf excavations at the camp of the roman sixth ferrata legion. The victorious sixth legion was founded by the general octavian who later went on to become emperor augustus around 41 bc. Legio vi ferrata requires all legionnaires to be in the respective voice comms channel, via the vi discord, while patrolling, taking part in training, or any taking part in any other roman event, unless said event calls for them to be in a different voice channel. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Gaius julius severus, tribune of legio vi ferrata c. Legio vi ferrata livius articles on ancient history. These works are recommended reading for legio vi members. In 30 bc it became part of the emperor augustuss standing army. During the reign of the roman emperor hadrian 1178 c. In 41 bc, however, some remaining members of legio vi ferrata seem to have been taken by antonius to the east. We are soldiers of imperial rome, a scattering of civilians, and period craftsmen.
924 71 739 610 493 139 772 1152 40 829 409 802 1478 1269 1595 1005 1508 478 495 640 585 1642 801 1224 393 859 1307 421 1136 37 194 1381 294 436 288 201 948 71 161